One small Central American country is making big moves when it comes to combating climate change. Famous for its environmental policy, Costa Rica is making headway against the destruction of its fragile habitats even in the face of budget cuts and setbacks due to the … [Read more...] about Costa Rica isn’t letting Covid stand in the way of sustainable progress
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Nightclub in Glasgow will harness energy from dancers
The annual COP26 climate conference will take place in Glasgow this year, starting October 31st. This means that, over the next few months, we can expect the Scottish city to kick off a number of creative environmental initiatives as the spotlight shines on the city. One … [Read more...] about Nightclub in Glasgow will harness energy from dancers
14 Practical ways you can fight climate change
The latest report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has made it clear that human activity has created a “code red for humanity,” and we must act now if we are to prevent the global temperature from rising to 1.5 Celsius above pre-industrial levels and … [Read more...] about 14 Practical ways you can fight climate change
Automated aircraft towing tech aims to save fuel and cut emissions
Airlines consume billions of gallons of jet fuel every year to transport passengers around the world. About five percent of that fuel is used on the ground, as airliners have to run their jet engines to taxi along the runway, generating a lot of carbon emissions in the process. A … [Read more...] about Automated aircraft towing tech aims to save fuel and cut emissions
Four strategies to make solar panels even more sustainable
Solar energy is a renewable source with fairly high reliability and scalability, but even the best solutions have some drawbacks. In the case of solar, the panels themselves are emissions-intensive to produce and require mined silicon, glass, and aluminum. As we continue to … [Read more...] about Four strategies to make solar panels even more sustainable